This major focuses on the science and management of production animals, including beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, goats and pigs.
You'll study nutrition and reproduction (of both grazing animals and intensively housed animals), animal health and genetics, animal behaviour, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry and pasture science.
Your practical classes will be conducted in some of the best animal teaching and research facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Animal technician
- Animal management officer
- Biosecurity officer
- Animal health officer
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Studying agricultural science from a rural campus means I'm with like-minded students and can immerse myself in the agricultural sector while studying. The lecturers are eager to share knowledge and explore avenues for students to gain further experience or education.
Current student, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
Studying agricultural science from a rural campus means I'm with like-minded students and can immerse myself in the agricultural sector while studying. The lecturers are eager to share knowledge and explore avenues for students to gain further experience or education.
Current student, Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours)
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How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Animal Behaviour, Handling & Wellbeing
- Animal Nutrition & Technology
- Animal Health & Epidemiology
- Animal Breeding & Genetics
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